Well Sunday was an exciting day in our household.  We enjoyed watching our favorite NFL team (the Seattle Seahawks) win, and had good company and food to help us enjoy the afternoon and game.  What a great day!
On the flip side, I kind of got excited about the food.  As my kids would say...I was starving!  Although everyone within an eye shot can easily tell you I am nowhere near that.  I also like to point out to my children that people in this world actually face hunger and it is a serious issue!  Imagine all the people in this world that do not get an oppertunity for enough food on a daily basis.  Now imagine all the people that have and consume too much.  The food situation in this world seems slightly insane from a bird's eye perspective.  Couldn't we take food away from obese people and give it to people who are actually starving and do everyone a favor?!
Now that I have solved world hunger, I will go back to my personal issues.  Portion control gets me almost every time!  I almost always eat foods that are widely accepted as "healthy".  Sunday afternoon I threw portion or sensibility to the side and so I gained two pounds.  I have done this many many times, throughout this process this year.  I just have to do the work.  Be consistant with smaller portions, and no late evening eating.
So here is my take home message from this weekend: you can enjoy a Sunday afternoon football game without the weight gain!  Enjoy your game.  Enjoy good food.  Don't forget who is actually starving in this world.  If that does not include you- count your blessings and do not over indulge!